Gold Falls 0.50%, Silver Drops 2% as Dollar Gains

Gold prices and silver prices are facing pressure today due to the strengthening US Dollar (USD), bolstered by rising US Treasury bond yields and mixed economic data. Gold (XAU/USD) is trading near $2,485.43, down about 0.50%, while silver (XAG/USD) has dropped approximately 2% to $27.92.

The downward trend in both metals is being driven by a stronger dollar, signs of economic resilience, and market speculation about the Federal Reserve's upcoming actions.

Gold Falls 0.50%

Gold prices fell 0.3% for the fourth consecutive day as investors reassessed the market following a broad sell-off across both equities and commodities.

The drop was fueled by concerns over economic growth, with gold coming under pressure as the US dollar, often seen as a safe haven during market volatility, climbed for the fifth straight day, according to News.Az, citing foreign media.

Bullion declined 0.3%, mirroring the previous session's drop, as the US dollar index — a key indicator of market stress — continued its upward trend.

Attention is now turning to the payrolls data due on Friday, with any signs of labor market weakness likely to prompt a more aggressive easing stance from the Federal Reserve, which could provide support for gold.

Silver Drops 2%

Silver extended its losses for a second straight session, trading around $28.50 per troy ounce on Monday.

This decline is largely attributed to improved risk sentiment following the release of July’s US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index data, which led traders to temper expectations for an aggressive Federal Reserve rate cut in September.

Last week, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, known for his hawkish stance on the FOMC, suggested it might be "time to move" on rate cuts due to cooling inflation and a higher-than-expected unemployment rate.

Dollar Gains
The US dollar extended its rebound for a fifth consecutive session as traders returned from a holiday to a week filled with economic data releases.

The U.S. dollar gained on Friday after data showed a key inflation measure came in line with forecasts, while personal spending and income increased, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates by a smaller 25 basis points next month.

The dollar rose 0.8% to 146.12 yen after the data. It was up 1.2% for the week, on track for its biggest weekly rise since mid-June.

On Tuesday, the dollar strengthened against most of its Group-of-10 counterparts, except for the Japanese yen and Swiss franc, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rising 0.1%. The Australian dollar and Norwegian krone saw the largest declines, both falling more than 1% against the greenback, making them the worst performers in the group.

Conclusion: Navigating Uncertainty

As the week progresses, gold and silver prices are expected to remain volatile, driven by ongoing economic data releases and market speculation surrounding Federal Reserve policy. The US dollar's strength, supported by mixed economic signals, continues to weigh on precious metals, creating additional downward pressure.

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